Stephanie Tyrell
American record producer, television composer, songwriter, and the wife of jazz composer, Steve Tyrell
About Stephanie Tyrell
Lived 1949 – 2003 (aged 54). Stephanie Tyrell was an American composer, songwriter, lyricist and record producer.
Stephanie Georgia Manteris Tyrell (March 20, 1949 – October 27, 2003) was an American record producer, television composer, songwriter, and the wife of jazz composer, Steve Tyrell. She produced the soundtrack albums for The Brady Bunch Movie, Mystic Pizza and the 1991 version of Father of the Bride. She was best known for writing "How Do You Talk to an Angel", the one-hit wonder from Fox's The Heights.
Tyrell died of colorectal cancer on October 27, 2003.
Discography
Soundtracks Midnight Crossing (1988) Mystic Pizza (1988) Getting It Right (1989) Gravedale High (Unknown episodes, 1990) California Dreams (Unknown episodes, 1992) The Heights (Unknown episodes, 1992) Family Prayers (1993) The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
Theme songs Teen Wolf (1986–1987) The Famous Teddy Z (1989–1990)
Awards and nominations Year Award Result Category Series1993 Creative Arts Emmy Award Nominated Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics The Heights (For the song "How Do You Talk to an Angel"; shared with Barry Coffing and Steve Tyrell) BMI Film & TV Awards Won Special Recognition The Heights (For the song "How Do You Talk to an Angel"; shared with Barry Coffing and Steve Tyrell)
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Who was Stephanie Tyrell?
American record producer, television composer, songwriter, and the wife of jazz composer, Steve Tyrell (1949-2003)
When was Stephanie Tyrell born?
Stephanie Tyrell was born on 20 March 1949 in Detroit.
When did Stephanie Tyrell die?
Stephanie Tyrell died on 27 October 2003 in Los Angeles.
What was Stephanie Tyrell's occupation?
Stephanie Tyrell was a composer, songwriter, lyricist and record producer.
What nationality was Stephanie Tyrell?
Stephanie Tyrell was American.
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